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Our Team
Marissa
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Marissa is originally from the South Jersey area and has recently moved back to the area from North Carolina after 8 years of changing duty stations as a military spouse. She received her master’s degree in social work from The Catholic University of America. She has experience facilitating groups and navigating case management/discharge planning on adult inpatient psychiatric units, and most recently has been working as a licensed therapist for an outpatient behavioral health clinic. Marissa is also a fully certified Pilates instructor, with comprehensive mat and equipment training from The Kane School of Core Integration in NYC. She has been teaching since 2014. Prior to finding her draw to social work, Marissa pursued a professional dance career. Needless to say, Marissa highly values the mind/body connection, and is excited for the opportunity to bring both of her areas of practice under one roof at South Jersey Coping Clinic. Marissa has experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, patterns of disordered eating, obsessive thoughts, struggles related to the military lifestyle, and adjustment issues. She also has experience working specifically with individuals struggling with fertility, prenatal, and postpartum issues. Marissa’s goal is to create and hold a safe space for you to process your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so that you can learn how to not only cope but to create an empowered version of yourself moving forward.
Marnique
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
Marnique is a Licensed Social Worker with over 15 years experience in mental and behavioral health. Marnique received her master’s in social work from Widener University. She has worked in South Jersey as an advocate, Social Worker, in both inpatient and outpatient settings to include adult and children’s partial care, case management and has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Rowan College of Gloucester County. Marnique enjoys working with teens, adults and families with a background working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, with a history of trauma and coping with addictions, impacted self-image and difficulty maintaining interpersonal relationships.
Brian
LICENSED PROFESSONAL COUNSELOR
Brian has 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, self-esteem, and confidence. He works with his clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and he is so proud of you for getting started!
HILARY
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Hilary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She received her masters degree in social work from Rutgers University. She is passionate about helping individuals ages 18 and up, with depression, anxiety, grief and stress. She has experience working with older adults, as well as adults who struggle with alcohol use, have a history of trauma and those with mental illness such as bipolar disorder.
Hilary knows how hard it can be to take the first step making an appointment with a therapist and will do what she can to help you to feel comfortable. She believes that everyone has the potential to make positive changes in their lives. She will work with you at your own pace and gently guide you through the process that will help you to heal and move forward. Hilary is looking forward to meeting you and getting started on your journey!
Selena
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
Selena has been a bilingual (Spanish) licensed therapist for 14 years and has experience working with diverse populations of both children and adults in various settings in mental health, medical settings and addiction.
Selena enjoys working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Selena is engaging, and empathetic. She strives to give you a non-judgmental safe space for you to process your thoughts and emotions while teaching you coping skills to overcome your challenges.
Brandon
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Brandon Freeman has been a licensed associate counselor for the past 4 years, serving the south jersey area. Overall, Brandon has about 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Prior to his licensure Brandon worked with children in foster care and adults with intellectual disabilities. Brandon received his master’s degree at Walden University. Brandon enjoys working with adolescents, individuals, families, and couples dealing with anxiety and depression.
Jim
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Jim Cline is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He has over twenty years of experience assisting patients cope with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety and substance abuse disorders. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a master’s degree in Counseling.
Jim grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia but has resided in southern NJ for the past thirty years. He is a husband and proud father of two daughters, ages 26 and 21.
Vanessa Woods
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Vanessa Woods is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She has over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She received her master’s in counseling psychology at Holy Family University and a master’s in Healthcare Compliance from Drexel University.
Prior to being licensed, Vanessa spent much of her time engaged in human services ranging from inpatient, correctional facilities, methadone clinics, school-based programs and creating curriculum for homelessness programs. She enjoys working with couples, families, children, and individuals dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, or any individuals who are feeling stuck.
Sarah Rickert
CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Sarah is a certified Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Reiki Master Practitioner, Oracle Reader, and the owner of Awakened Spirit LLC. Since Sarah can remember, she knew her life purpose was to help others heal, but she wasn’t sure how. In her early years of childhood, her grandmother Joyce (a Holistic Practitioner and teacher), taught her about many different Holistic Healing modalities.
Jennifer
MASTER LEVEL INTERN
Jennifer is a Penn State alumna with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is a Master’s level intern, and current graduate student at Gwynedd Mercy University. She is earning her Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She plans on becoming an LPC after she graduates and completes her supervision hours. Jennifer also works part-time as a behavior support specialist to assist adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Jennifer believes that it only takes one person to make a difference in someone’s life.
Kion
Licensed Associate Counselor
Holly
Licensed Associate Counselor
